Simon Dingle: Navigating the global digital economy, the battle for privacy, and the stablecoin revolution
An entrepreneur, broadcaster, and technologist with a deep skepticism of big tech, Simon Dingle’s journey has taken him from the early days of Luno (then BitX) and 22seven to his current focus on growing ZARP, a South African Rand stablecoin. In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, host Ralf Fletcher sits down with Simon to explore the realities of stablecoins, navigating the global digital economy, why South Africa’s apartheid-era exchange controls are holding the country back, and how artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency intersect. You’ll find out: Watch the full podcast on YouTube, or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for conversations about doing good business in unusual times.
Why nature needs the financial sector to act before it is ready
The financial sector is used to waiting for certainty – perfect data, complete models, fully formed regulations – before taking action.
Regional integration: The argument for Africa needs to be more intentional
As global capital recalibrates, retreating from some regions and reallocating to others, Africa remains underweighted in ways its fundamentals do not justify. The case against the continent is rarely economic.
How Vera Nagtegaal and Vouch are bringing the human into financial advice
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Vera, the CEO of Vouch SA, sat down with Ralf Fletcher to discuss why the traditional broker model is ageing out and why relying purely on digital price comparisons could be leaving you exposed.
You’re losing millions in fees – Fynbos Money’s Adrian Hope-Bailie knows how to fix it
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast he joins Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher to chat about the shocking realities of traditional financial advisory fees, the emotional barriers to investing, and why Fynbos Money has adopted a radically transparent, flat-fee membership model.
All you need to know about selling immovable property
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, understanding what the law requires and what best practices look like is key to a smooth transfer and long-term peace of mind.
South Africa’s silent APP fraud time bomb
The hottest scam in the world right now is the authorised push payment (APP) fraud: criminals trick your team into paying their account.
How tech is rewriting Africa’s GDP
From mobile money platforms that have transformed everyday commerce to billion-rand data centre investments, Africa’s digital economy is rewriting the continent’s growth story.